Volume XXIII No. 1 - Jan. 15, 1999

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January is...

Autism Awareness Month - A month to focus on the needs of, research of, and treatment of those with autism, as well as to raise awareness of the disease.

Fat Free Living Month - The holidays are over. Now it's time to focus on healthy eating and living. Take a month to cut back on the amount of fat in your diet.

International "Get Over it" Month - Let go of the past and get over whatever is bugging you about anyone or anything.

March of Dimes Birth Defects Prevention Month - Heighten awareness of birth defects and how they can be prevented.

National Eye Care Month - Pay attention to the care of your eyes to prevent injuries and diseases like glaucoma.

National High-Tech Month - Recognize the advantages that technology brings to home and work, as well as the need for continuing education and training.

National Personal Self-Defense Awareness Month - Learn practical ways to protect yourself, your loved ones, and property.

Daily events in January:

Jan. 18, Monday
Martin Luther King Day (Federal holiday)
Commemorate the revolutionary who untied the strings of institutional racism through nonviolent means.

Jan. 21, Thursday
Get to Know Your Customer Day
Take one out to lunch. Talk to one on the phone. Meet them personally. Customers are businesses' lifeblood.

Jan. 27, Wednesday
National Compliment Day
Connect in a positive way. Say something good to at least five people today, whether it's a coworker, family member, or stranger.

Jan. 29, Friday
Fun at Work Day
Plan an activity that will put fun into the workday.